2026 michigan fall turkey hunting regs

The State of Michigan, through its Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Printing Services, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for Request for Quote #26*0290 for the 2026 Michigan Fall Turkey Hunting Regulations printing project. This procurement involves the printing and delivery of 7,400 copies of the 2026 Michigan Fall Turkey Hunting Regulations document. The evaluation criteria for vendor selection included pricing, turnaround time, price hold period, Michigan manufacturing capability, and vendor experience. Four vendors submitted bids for consideration: LAWSON at $3,477.00 with a 12-week turnaround, Lightning Litho at $3,497.23 with a 10-week turnaround, Image Printing at $3,940.20 with a 10-week turnaround, and PrintWell at $4,521.85 with a 10-week turnaround. LAWSON was recommended as the successful vendor based on offering the lowest price while meeting all evaluation criteria. The posted date for this opportunity was May 13, 2026, with a due date of May 14, 2026. All bidders were required to demonstrate the ability to print in Michigan and possess at least 25 years of relevant experience in the printing industry.

This procurement did not include specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular organization types. LAWSON was identified as the incumbent or preferred vendor based on the competitive evaluation process. The Notice of Intent to Award does not constitute a final contract award, as DTMB Printing Services reserved the right to perform the work in-house if deemed appropriate. Vendors had the opportunity to file protests of the award decision through the Vendor Self Service portal within a specified deadline following the notice posting. For inquiries regarding the project specifications, evaluation criteria, or the procurement process, interested parties were directed to contact Brad Schumann, print consultant, at 517-636-6143 or SchumannB@michigan.gov. The award value for this contract was $3,477.00 based on the selected vendor's bid.